Afternoon Brief: Gallo Acquires Whiny Baby, Wine Brand Aimed at Gen Z
Gallo has snapped up another California wine brand - one specifically marketed to Gen Z drinkers of legal age...
Afternoon Brief: 2024: A Classic Vintage for Napa Valley
Napa Valley growers and winemakers are reflecting on another noteworthy harvest. Described as dynamic and rich in flavor, the 2024 vintage promises to deliver quality wines that capture the unique character of Napa Valley, blending boldness with elegance...
Michael Browne Appoints Jeremiah Timm as Winemaker of Browne Family Wines
(July 21, 2022 – Windsor, CA) — Michael Browne, owner of Browne Family Wines, which includes CHEV and CIRQ wines, announces the appointment of Jeremiah Timm, winemaker of his iconic […]
Afternoon Brief, July 21st
Patent Lawsuit Against Gallo by Vineyard Investigations May Be Nearing End: When scientist/vintner and Vineyard Investigations, Inc. (VII) owner Paul Skinner approached E. & J. Gallo in May 2017 about his new inventions for precision viticulture, he had no idea that would open the door to an extensive, five-year lawsuit and federal court trial to defend his patents for a system of automated crop monitoring maintenance included sensors and emitters for individual plants along with an external data an sensor system...